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We want to help companies and employees be prepared f... March 23, 2020

Through December 31, 2020, we are waiving the E911 subscription fee for each U.S. & Canada phone number (DID) that has not been previously enabled with E911 connectivity, including new and ported-in…

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A Look Inside Flowroute’s API Library March 23, 2020

Telecom APIs are proving vital in the business world as companies become more reliant on cloud-based services and real-time data. These APIs provide a clear, defined way for systems to…

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How cloud-based communications are powering enterpris... March 19, 2020

True collaboration means having the ability to connect anytime, anywhere. But legacy communications systems do not always deliver the agile connection modern businesses and customers need. As a result, we are…

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Leveraging NLP Chatbots and AI to Strengthen Customer... March 18, 2020

In recent years, it’s become more common to interact with chatbots on company websites. For example, if a customer is browsing on a website, they may notice a notification pop…

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Is Your MSP Offering International DIDs? March 17, 2020

This article is condensed and originally appeared in MSP Insights. In today’s global economy, businesses face the challenge of competing domestically and internationally. According to the Small Business Administration, 96 percent…

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Importance of Remote Collaboration Tools During Criti... March 9, 2020

Being in Washington state, the COVID-19 (also referred to as coronavirus) outbreak has impacted many employees like me that work in the heart of downtown Seattle. As the virus and…

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Elevating Customer Experience with SMS and MMS March 4, 2020

Enterprises in various industries are realizing the significant benefits that incorporating messaging functionality into their customer engagement strategies can have on improving user experience and increasing overall ROI on IT…

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Porting 101: Flowroute Brings Clarity to the Black Ar... February 27, 2020

When the telephone industry was deregulated nearly 20 years ago, new service providers began popping up everywhere. Consumers had the freedom to choose their communication service provider (CSP) as well…

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Compliance with new laws for 911: What your business ... February 26, 2020

The majority of the population knows to dial 911 in an emergency. But what many people don’t know is that if they have an emergency inside of an organization operating…

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Best practices for a better porting experience February 25, 2020

The phone number porting process can be one of the most trying experiences in the telecommunications industry. However, Flowroute has a very experienced and dedicated porting team that solely focuses…

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The Number Porting Process February 25, 2020

There are many variables in the number porting process when porting phone numbers from one carrier to another. The more typical port orders can go from accepted to completed in…

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Porting is not one size fits all February 25, 2020

Unfortunately, not all numbers are portable. Most carrier’s coverage area is always changing. Something that’s not portable currently might be portable later. For example, when the FCC broke up the…

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